IPOA Issues Demands After Deaths of 3 Police Officers

Several police officers lost their lives over the past week, with IPOA now issuing demands to the Ministry of Interior to curb the new wave of killings.

2027 Mandela Washington Fellowship Opens Applications for Young African Leaders

Applications for the 2027 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) are now open, with young African leaders invited to apply for the fully funded programme. The US Embassy to Kenya announced on Wednesday that the fellowship will bring up to 550 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2027 for a comprehensive executive-style programme. [...] The post 2027 Mandela Washington Fellowship Opens Applications for Young African Leaders appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Nairobi Waives Approvals for Minor Building Repairs Ahead of Expected Rains

Nairobi County has waived application and approval requirements for minor building repairs ahead of the expected heavy rains. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the waiver will allow residents to install gutters and undertake minor repairs to their homes and compounds without going through the usual approval processes. "As Nairobi prepares for the anticipated El Niño [...] The post Nairobi Waives Approvals for Minor Building Repairs Ahead of Expected Rains appeared first on Kahawatungu.

South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first elections

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional government, three months before the countrys first election since its independence in 2011. The country has previously postponed elections twice and extended the transitional period several times. Under the amended law, signed on Monday, Kiir removed the countrys five vice-presidents and dissolved parliament, as well as [...] The post South Sudans president dissolves government ahead of countrys first elections appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Nyatike fishers urge county to resolve territorial beach dispute

The fishing community from the shores of Lake Victoria-Nyatike Sub-County has called upon the Migori County Department of Fisheries to move with speed and solve the beach dispute among the communities. Speaking at Kimambra Beach in North Kadem Ward-Nyatike, the fishing community lamented that their counterparts from Kao Beach have been encroaching on their fishing...

Flower exporters seek regional action as costs, VAT arrears threaten sector

Flower growers and exporters in East Africa are calling for stronger regional cooperation to address rising freight costs, trade barriers, and tax challenges threatening the competitiveness of the horticulture industry. Kenya Flower Council Chief Executive Officer Clement Tulezi said geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in the Middle East, had sharply increased the cost of doing...

Board bets on Northern Kenya to drive domestic tourism growth

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is turning to Northern Kenyas untapped destinations to unlock growth in domestic tourism, with a new sales-driven campaign aimed at converting interest into actual bookings. The initiative, dubbed the 'Hapa Ni Wapi' Sales Conversion Campaign, was flagged off on Tuesday in Samburu East as the first leg of a nationwide...

Two Women Charged Over Fraudulent Investment Scheme Targeting Kenyans

The development follows a CMA warning over 15 investment platforms accused of unlawful operations and soliciting money from investors.

HELB Issues Notice to Students Over Incorrect Loan Application Details

Students can change institutions at different points in their academic journey because of admission changes.

'One Woman, One Bra' Selected as Kenya's Official Entry for 99th Academy Awards

Kenya has selected One Woman, One Bra, a film centred on the Maasai community, as the country's official submission for the 99th Academy Awards. The Kenya Oscars Selection Committee announced the film's selection after reviewing three submissions that were considered for the opportunity to represent the country at the prestigious international film awards. The committee [...] The post 'One Woman, One Bra' Selected as Kenya's Official Entry for 99th Academy Awards appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Wachezaji wa Harambee Stars wagoma kufanya mazoezi kulalamikia kutolipwa posho

Wachezaji wa timu ya taifa ya Kenya, Harambee Stars, wamesusia mazoezi kuelekea mechi yao ya kwanza ya Kundi D ya kufuzu kwa Kombe la Mataifa ya Afrika (Afcon) 2027 dhidi ya Eritrea, iliyopangwa kuchezwa Jumamosi katika Uwanja wa Nyayo. Taarifa zinaonyesha kuwa kikosi hicho kiliripoti kambini jijini Nairobi Jumanne, lakini wachezaji walikataa kufanya mazoezi wakidai kulipwa marupurupu yao pamoja na kuboreshwa kwa maslahi wakichezea timu ya taifa. Mkuu wa Miradi na Timu za Taifa katika Shirikisho la Soka la Kenya (FKF), Athanus Obango, alisema Jumatano kuwa wachezaji wanadai posho za mechi za Senegal na Lesotho ambazo bado hawajalipwa. "Suala ni kwamba posho za mechi ya Senegal zimechelewa sana kulipwa, na pia wanataka posho za mechi ya Lesotho. Kila mchezaji anadaiwa takriban Sh80,000," alisema Obango. Aliongeza kuwa jukumu la kulipa posho za wachezaji ni la serikali na si FKF, huku akielezea matumaini kuwa suala hilo litapatiwa ufumbuzi haraka. "Baadhi ya wanaogoma kwa sasa hawakuwa hata kwenye kikosi kilichocheza dhidi ya Lesotho na Senegal. Wanasema wanaonyesha mshikamano na wenzao," alisema. Mchezaji mmoja ambaye hakutaka kutajwa jina alisema ni wachache tu katika kikosi cha sasa walioshiriki mechi hizo mbili na wana haki ya kulipwa posho zao. "Hata hivyo, ninavyojua, baadhi yao wanachochewa na watu wa nje wanaotaka kudhoofisha timu ya taifa katika vita vyao dhidi ya uongozi wa FKF. Mimi si sehemu ya mgomo huo," alisema mchezaji huyo. Kenya ilicheza mechi mbili za kirafiki dhidi ya Lesotho Juni 4 na Juni 27 mwaka huu katika Uwanja wa Lukas Moripe mjini Johannesburg, Afrika Kusini, ikitoka sare ya 1-1 katika mechi ya kwanza kabla ya kupokea kichapo cha 4-1 katika pambano la pili. Mnamo Novemba 8, 2025, Harambee Stars pia ilipokea kichapo cha mabao 8-0 kutoka kwa Senegal katika mechi nyingine ya kirafiki iliyochezwa kwenye Uwanja wa Mardan Sports Complex mjini Antalya, Uturuki. Kocha wa Harambee Stars, Benni McCarthy wa Afrika Kusini, anatarajiwa kuzungumza na wanahabari baadaye Jumatano kuhusu mgomo huo wa wachezaji. Wiki iliyopita McCarthy alitangaza kikosi cha wachezaji 24, wengi wao wakicheza soka ya kulipwa nje ya nchi, kwa ajili ya mechi hiyo dhidi ya Eritrea. Baada ya mechi ya Eritrea, Kenya itasafiri kucheza dhidi ya Guinea mjini Conakry Oktoba 1. Timu nyingine katika kundi hilo ni Afrika Kusini. Wakati huo huo, Eritrea iliwasili nchini Jumanne na imekuwa ikifanya mazoezi katika Uwanja wa Police Sacco. Kenya, ambayo ni mwenyeji mwenza wa Afcon 2027, tayari imejihakikishia nafasi ya kushiriki fainali hizo na inashiriki mchujo huo ili kudumisha kiwango cha ushindani na utimamu wa wachezaji wake. Si mara ya kwanza kwa wachezaji wa Harambee Stars kugoma kutokana na malipo ya posho. Tukio maarufu lilitokea mwaka 2005 wakati timu hiyo iligoma kusafiri kwenda Kigali, Rwanda, kwa michuano ya Kombe la Cecafa Senior Challenge kutokana na kutolipwa marupurupu yao. Ingawa suala hilo lilitatuliwa baadaye, timu iliondolewa katika mashindano hayo baada ya kuchelewa kuwasili.

Alliance Girls to get modern ICT center to accommodate STEM pathways

Alliance Girls High School in Kikuyu Sub-county, Kiambu, is set to get a modern ICT center through a partnership between the school's Board of Management and the M-PESA Foundation, as the institution seeks to scale accommodation of learners pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) pathways. Kikuyu Ward MCA James Kamau said inadequate ICT facilities...

Tom Banton Siblings: Getting to Know Jacques Banton

Thomas Banton, born on 11 November 1998 in Chiltern, Buckinghamshire, England, is an English professional cricketer known for his aggressive right-handed batting and occasional wicketkeeping. He plays primarily for Somerset in domestic cricket and has represented England in One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals since making his international debut in 2019. Coming from a sporting [...] The post Tom Banton Siblings: Getting to Know Jacques Banton appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Abrar Ahmed Siblings: A Closer Look at the Cricketer's Family Tree

Abrar Ahmed is a Pakistani international cricketer who bowls right-arm leg spin and is known for his mystery variations, including the googly and carrom ball. Born on 11 September 1998 in Karachi, Sindh, he stands about six feet tall and bats right-handed in the lower order. An ethnic Pashtun of the Swati tribe, his family [...] The post Abrar Ahmed Siblings: A Closer Look at the Cricketers Family Tree appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Finn Allen Siblings: Get to Know Jordy Allen

Finnley Hugh Allen, commonly known as Finn Allen, is a New Zealand international cricketer born on 22 April 1999 in Auckland. A right-handed top-order batter who can also keep wicket and bowl occasional right-arm off-spin, he is recognized for his aggressive, power-hitting style that has made him a standout in limited-overs cricket. Allen represents New [...] The post Finn Allen Siblings: Get to Know Jordy Allen appeared first on Kahawatungu.

MPs expose plight of Kenyans stranded in Egypt

A parliamentary probe has revealed widespread discrimination and limited access to legal...

Man guilty found guilty of murdering USIU student 14 years ago

Sarah's family received terrifying ransom calls demanding up to Sh100,000 before her body was...

Harambee Stars players go on strike over allowances as Eritrea land for Afcon qualifier

Players are demanding Sh80,000 allowance per player for the Senegal and Lesotho games.

Bomet University students protest over water shortage and raw sewage discharge into Nyangores

Uphold peace, Deputy County Commissioner tells Kenyans

Narok Central Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Kennedy Mwang'ome has urged Kenyans to uphold peace, foster national unity, and reject tribal politics to safeguard the country's cohesion as the 2027 General Election approaches. Speaking after chairing a Narok Central Sub-County Peace Committee meeting, Mr. Mwang'ome called on Kenyans to shun ethnic divisions and embrace peaceful coexistence,...